Days Like These

by Brian Bilston
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Good Books rating 4.42
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  • ID: 2282
  • Added: 2025-10-13
  • Updated: 2025-10-13
  • ISBN: 9781035001675
  • Publisher: Pan Macmillan
  • Published: 2022-10-13
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Days Like These is a delightful collection of 366 poems, each corresponding to a unique day of the year. Inspired by quirky historical events, cultural milestones, and curious traditions, these poems are crafted to bring joy and humor to everyday life. From the whimsical to the thought-provoking, Bilston's verses are perfect for reading aloud and sharing with friends. This anthology is more than just a poetry collection; it's a celebration of the peculiar and the fascinating. With poems that span from the launch of the Rubik’s Cube to the origins of the phrase 'the best thing since sliced bread,' Days Like These offers a fresh perspective on the world, one day at a time. It’s a book designed to brighten your mornings, ease the midweek slump, and amplify the weekend spirit.

Reviews
Portobello Book Blog · 2024-03-05
enjoyable 4.00

The daily poems are entertaining, funny, moving, and poignant, depending on the theme of the day. The collection offers a diverse and enjoyable reading experience.

The reviewer has enjoyed the daily reading of the poems, finding them entertaining, funny, moving, and poignant. They appreciate the diversity of themes and emotions covered, making the collection a rich and enjoyable experience. The reviewer highlights the ability of the poems to evoke different feelings, depending on the day's theme, which adds depth to the reading experience.

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    I have enjoyed my daily reading of the poems which have been entertaining, funny, moving and poignant depending on the theme of the day.

    The poems are a brilliant way to brighten each day.

    Each poem is inspired by a significant - often curious - event associated with that day.

Lizzy's Literary Life · 2023-12-12
brilliant 4.75

The collection features surprisingly poignant poems and brilliant word-play. The use of concrete poetry adds an extra layer of creativity.

The reviewer is impressed by the occasional poem's poignant nature and the brilliant word-play throughout the collection. They particularly appreciate the use of concrete poetry, which adds an extra dimension of creativity. The reviewer finds the poems to be thought-provoking and enjoyable, making the collection a standout read.

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    The occasional poem is surprisingly poignant.

    There are examples of concrete poetry, and countless examples of brilliant word-play.

    The collection is a brilliant way to brighten each day.

Libro Fulltime · 2023-08-30
delightful 4.50

The collection offers a unique and engaging way to experience poetry, with each poem tied to a specific day. The variety and creativity make it a delightful read throughout the year.

The reviewer appreciates the innovative concept of tying each poem to a specific day, making the collection feel personal and relevant. They highlight the variety of themes and styles, from humorous to poignant, which keeps the reading experience fresh and engaging. The reviewer enjoys the playful and inventive nature of the poems, making it a book that can be enjoyed daily.

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    This book basically gives the reader a poem a day for every day of the year, and they're all based on either a notable anniversary or a world/UK x day.

    The poems are all based on either a notable anniversary or a world/UK x day.

    It's a brilliant way to brighten each day.

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